Derrick Stewart admitted to stealing checks from the mail and depositing more than $700,000, federal prosecutors say.

Three juveniles were arrested after an assault at a Pikesville home left a juvenile girl unconscious; detectives say the victim was treated and released and are seeking tips.

Organizers say environmental concerns forced cancellation of the main Juneteenth festival, though the VIP gala, Carr’s Beach reunion and the downtown parade remain scheduled.

Merchants and residents say confusing apps, gateless garages and outsourced enforcement have shrunk foot traffic and rattled downtown Annapolis commerce.

Construction has started on the $44M Residences at Belvedere Place across from Pimlico, promising 83 apartments, neighborhood retail and 11 supportive homes. Local leaders hope the project anchors Park Heights’ revival.

Morgan State landed $8.9M to build a molecular biology lab and expand microelectronics equipment, a direct boost to the university’s research and training capacity.

A pallet of batteries ignited at the Battery Warehouse on Baltimore Boulevard in Westminster, prompting a hazmat response and sending two firefighters to the hospital.

AI‑generated recruitment images with obvious glitches were deleted by Baltimore election boards, raising questions about oversight and trust in official posts.

A 36-year-old man was wounded early Sunday in a shooting on the 2800 block of Woodbrook Avenue. Western District detectives are asking for tips.

Jordan Westburg will miss the 2026 season after deciding on UCL reconstruction. The move is a major blow to the Orioles' infield depth.

A pepper‑spray fight at Woodlawn High forced an evacuation; an 18‑year‑old was charged as an adult and a pocketknife was seized. Five other students face misdemeanor counts.

Baltimore police arrested a 21-year-old after spotting a scooter tied to an armed robbery on York Road; officers say they seized a loaded handgun with an automatic conversion switch.

A downtown Frederick Marriott secured a $43M clean‑energy loan — a Maryland record — to fund built‑in efficiency upgrades at the 204‑room hotel.